"Chair Professor/Professor/Associate Professor/Assistant Professor (Structural Materials) in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering [Ref. A/817/09]"

Chair Professor/Professor/Associate Professor/Assistant Professor (Structural Materials) in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering [Ref. A/817/09]

City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK) is one of the world’s leading universities, known for innovation, creativity and research. We are now seeking exceptional scholars to join us as Assistant Professors/Associate Professors/Professors/Chair Professors (on substantiation-track) in all academic fields with special focuses on One Health, Digital Society, Smart City, Matter, Brain, and related interdisciplinary areas. Research fields of particular interest include, but not limited to:

• biomedical science and engineering
• veterinary science
• computer science and data science
• neuroscience and neural engineering
• bio-statistics and AI-healthcare
• smart/semi-conductor manufacturing
• AI/robotics/autonomous systems
• aerospace and microelectronics engineering
• energy generation and storage
• digital business and innovation management
• fintech and business analytics
• computational social sciences
• digital humanities
• digital and new media
• law and technology
• private law
• healthy, smart and sustainable cities

Successful candidates should have a demonstrated ability to build a world-class research programme related to CityUHK’s strategic research areas, plus a commitment to education and student mentorship. Candidates must possess a doctorate in their respective field by the time of appointment.

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Being the first of its kind in Hong Kong, the Department of Materials Science and Engineering has been established to develop research and scholarship synergies in materials science and engineering, building on the existing strengths of our talented faculty. The Department aspires to become one of the world-leading departments in cutting-edge research and professional education with a focus on three targeted areas, namely i) computational materials science; ii) functional materials; and iii) structural materials. The Department will serve as a collaboration platform for developing cross-disciplinary academic programs and multidisciplinary research projects with other academic units in the University. MSE is currently ranked # 15 globally by the U.S. News & World Report, and its Metallurgical Engineering is ranked #10 globally by the Shanghai Ranking.

Duties

Teach undergraduate and postgraduate courses, conduct cutting edge research, and develop new research directions and courses.

Requirements

A PhD in Materials Science/Materials Engineering or related disciplines in Structural Materials, particularly the physics, processing and properties of metallic materials, with a strong research record and promising teaching ability.

Salary and Conditions of Service

Remuneration package will be driven by market competitiveness and individual performance. Excellent fringe benefits include gratuity, leave, medical and dental schemes, and relocation assistance (where applicable). Initial appointment will be made on a fixed-term contract.

Information and Application

Further information on the posts and the University is available at http://www.cityu.edu.hk, or from the Human Resources Office, City University of Hong Kong, Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong [Email : hrojob@cityu.edu.hk/Fax : (852) 2788 1154 or (852) 3442 0311].

To apply, please submit an online application and include a current curriculum vitae. Nominations can be sent directly to the Human Resources Office. Applications and nominations will receive full consideration until the positions are filled. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted; and those shortlisted for the post of Assistant Professor will be requested to arrange for at least 2 reference reports sent directly by the referees to the Department, specifying the position applied for. The University's privacy policy is available on the homepage.

City University of Hong Kong is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to the principle of diversity. Personal data provided by applicants will be used for recruitment and other employment-related purposes.

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